Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2018

How should both groups work together? Where kids are being pitted against each other on the basis of spurious forms of testing, it sets up a false sense of antagonism between people that I think we should avoid. and testing companies have put a big emphasis on improving these standings to not much success.

Education 167

Education Testing Culture Math 167

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

Using the second/third grade pod as an example, Allen explains how two teachers start their morning together with a group of nearly 58 students who work on their own tablet devices. Each student is assigned an individualized learning schedule that involves group work or one-on-one interventions with a teacher.

Grades 164

Grades Elementary School Elementary School Participation 164

Teaching with a Mountain View

MARCH 13, 2025

It may not be a popular opinion, but standardized tests play an important role in measuring growth for students, informing instruction for teachers, and guiding decisions for schools and districts. But the testing season and necessary test prep can, admittedly, be tough on our students! In addition to covering (and reviewing!)

Motivation 52

Motivation Testing Languages Language 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The most problematic strategy that many students try instead, he argues, is what he calls “mimicking,” which he has especially found in the math classes he studies. These are the students who end up hitting a wall when math courses move from easier algebra to more advanced concepts in, say, calculus, he argues.

Teaching 217

Teaching Students Writing Curriculum 217

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. Technology has introduced dynamic visualization tools, allowing students to explore patterns, test hypotheses, and receive immediate feedback.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

From the Pond

APRIL 1, 2025

Spring Into Counting: Hens Nest Math Warm-Ups for K1 Looking for a sweet and simple way to warm up your math brains this spring? This spring-themed activity is perfect for small group work, independent exploration, or quick daily number warm-ups that dont require a lot of prep. Buy the bundle here.

Math 52

Math Group work Testing Activities 52

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability. Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Group work is a great tool in a STEM teacher’s arsenal, and one of the most important ways that modern teaching is deviating from the traditional lecture (Freeman et al., Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Introducing that group of kids to AI is another way to help bring it into the school because they bring those conversations into the classroom and share with their friends and teachers. We see each other on Zoom meetings or chat on our WebEx channel, but this was an opportunity to get a group working together that was really diverse.

Intelligence 187

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 187

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle or might require hours of time just to learn. Because Quillionz generates dozens of questions on each submittal, it’s easy to create multiple summative tests on the same materials.

Students 142

Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 142

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. You can share with a large group or focus on smaller group work,” Dickie says. “You

STEM 146

STEM Schools Students Critical Thinking 146

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

They would do well on timed tests, just acing timed tests. So a few years ago Talbert, a math professor at Grand Valley State University, tried a new approach, known as flipped learning—a method catching on these days in college classrooms. Take a solid year to plan, to develop materials, to test things out and so forth.

Failure 142

Failure Lecturing Syllabus Instructors 142

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Implementing these strategies are not only beneficial for teachers, but they also have the power to ease additional challenges for students pursuing a post-secondary degree with a disability. Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

Disabilities 96

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 96

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

I teach at the Urban Assembly School for Math and Science for Young Women , an all-girls school serving grades 6 through 12 in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y. Kayla: I miss being in class and doing the hands-on activities like gym, labs and group work. I miss going out for halal food. When I think about school, I miss everything.

Learning 136

Learning English Participation Grades 136

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The more comfortable the students are with each other, the more likely theyll be to form study groups on their own. You can also help to facilitate study groups through online survey responses or in-class sign-up sheets. Test reviews are another great opportunity to incorporate collaborative activities in class. 2022, February).

Assignments 99

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 99

Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

While there are lots of tests to be given and lesson plans to teach, I know from personal experience that motivation comes from students when they make a connection with their teacher. While achievement is satisfactory, _ has not worked to his/her fullest potential. Poor test scores from __ have resulted in the low grade this term.

Assignments 59

Assignments Motivation Math Grades 59

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 10, 2025

If a student drops significantly from one benchmark test to another, investigate it before making sweeping changes. Our school uses NWEA Map testing three times per year to assess academic growth. While you can apply all of this data to other tests, its where I have the most expertise and experience!

Math 52

Math Students Achievement Testing 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The more comfortable the students are with each other, the more likely theyll be to form study groups on their own. You can also help to facilitate study groups through online survey responses or in-class sign-up sheets. Test reviews are another great opportunity to incorporate collaborative activities in class. 2022, February).

Assignments 79

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 79

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

They are often used to teach subjects ranging from languages to math in a fun and competitive environment. Platforms like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom allow for real-time discussions, feedback, and group work, making remote and hybrid learning more accessible.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

For instance, a chemistry class might conduct a titration experiment to understand acid-base reactions, while a physics class might build and test simple machines to learn about mechanical advantage. Additionally, collaborative tools like Google Docs or Padlet can facilitate group work and encourage peer collaboration.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Attendance is now soaring, and two-thirds of students are meeting standards in reading and math. Over the years with this approach, kids are more confident about state testing. When we ask ‘So how was the test?’ Caring is Christal Calhoun’s superpower. These days, Tool is teeming with success. In 2016, the U.S.

Curriculum 91

Curriculum Critical Thinking Elementary School Elementary School 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Presenting real-world scenarios, like infectious diseases or genetic testing, makes biology come alive.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Presenting real-world scenarios, like infectious diseases or genetic testing, makes biology come alive.

Interdisciplinary 56

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 56